Glossary

Autonomous Form
A system capable of self‑directed operation within defined constraints.

Consciousness (Structural)
Persistent internal coherence across state, context, and regime transitions.

Context
External conditions relevant to an autonomous form’s operation.

Core
A bounded structural unit maintaining internal coherence and awareness.

Primitive
An irreducible structural element of the model.

Regime
A set of operational assumptions under which behavior remains valid.

Resonance
Alignment between internal state, external context, and regime.

Substrate
The minimal internal structure enabling continuity and validity.

Wrapper
An interface layer that enables integration without intrusion.